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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Flex Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Flex Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,645

Mazda Mazda3 Turbo   
Difference: $12,950

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212017
ModelMazda3Mazda3Flex
TrimTurboPremium PlusLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $31,050 $33,900 $38,230
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325 325  
Door sill trim plates 125 125  
Cargo net 50 50  
All-weather floor mats 100 100 75
3.5L V6     2,850
Sunroof     1,595
AWD     1,950
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260 260  
Door sill trim plates 100 100  
Cargo net 40 40  
All-weather floor mats 80 80 71
3.5L V6     2,721
Sunroof     1,515
AWD     1,863
Options (change) 600 600 6,470
Options (change) 480 480 6,170
Destination 995 995 895
Total Price $32,645 $35,495 $45,595

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Flex

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,930
Model Year202120212017
ModelMazda3Mazda3Flex
TrimTurboPremium PlusLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine250hp I4250hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG23/32 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-18255/45-20
Total Price$32,645$35,495$45,595
Adjustments for Features00-2,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,645$35,495$43,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,850$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Flex

Model Year202120212017
ModelMazda3Mazda3Flex
TrimTurboPremium PlusLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Cruise control  $150
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote start  $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Curve control  $50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Following distance indicator$25$25 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
G-vectoring control$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear bumper protector  $40
Infotainment 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation system  $600
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Compass  $0
Fog lights  $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Heated mirrors  $25
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power release, second row seats  $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Stowable third row seats  $600
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$7,775$7,775$10,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,270
Value of Feature Adjustments00-2,169

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Flex

Model Year20212017
ModelMazda3Flex
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.3 in117.9 in
Length175.6 in201.8 in
Width70.7 in75.9 in
Height56.7 in68.0 in
Curb Weight3,371 lb.4,839 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in41.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in58.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.9 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in44.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in41.1 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.1 ft320.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
20.143.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft383.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Flex Limited

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
365 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@3500
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
365 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@3500
1000Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
255/45VR20 tires400No
Total Requested110063%
Total Not Requested65037%

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